Robert Thomas and the sessionmen

This is the Atlantic Canada album release show for the new Robert and the sessionmen album, produced by Catherine MacLellan. Robert and the sessionmen (Ray Legere and Jon Arsenault) storm the Carleton stage for the 3rd time for a folknrolling night of new songs, stories and masterful musicianship. International Acoustic Music Award winner, Robert Thomas has crafted songs for legends including, Kenny Rogers, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Cocker and the Dixie Chicks. As a staff writer for music publishing, Thomas was tasked with writing hits and his diverse repertoire reflects that. He writes songs we can all connect with - memorable sing along melodies, clever, ear friendly lyrics couched in an array of rhythms - all introduced with a captivating, often humorous, repartee that is a throwback to the story telling era of Mark Twain, Garrison Keillor and Stuart Maclean. Accompanied on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, keyboards and percussion by the legendary “sessionmen” - Ray Legere and Jon Arsenault - whose credits in their own right include, Alison Krauss, Rita MacNeil, Doc Watson, Tony Rice and The Chieftains - Thomas delivers beautiful and energetic Folk/Americana mixed with a touch of Bluegrass that has captivated audiences across North America and Europe, and garnered Entertainer of the Year and songwriter nominations from the East Coast Music Association and the International Acoustic Music Awards. One sentence from Rodney Crowell sums up the artistry of Robert Thomas and the sessionmen - “These boys know what they’re doing.” Video: https://youtu.be/sIib5ncyMoo https://youtu.be/CIaSZgg005s https://youtu.be/le5eSmlynHE Reviews: Quotes for sessionmen tab:   “I love this man and his music. RT has never given me a bad song—he sets the bar around here.” ·      Don Grierson, VP/Head of A&R Capitol Records/EMI (Joe Cocker, Celine Dion, Kenny Rogers)   “A wonderful songwriter with great tunes that go in so many directions.” ·      Catherine Maclellan, Juno (Canadian Grammy) and Canadian Folk Music Award winner   “Highly recommended” ·      The Americana Music Association   “These boys know what they’re doin’” ·      Rodney Crowell   “Pretty Wicked” ·      Bill Roach, Host, The CBC East Coast Music Hour   “An evening with Robert Thomas and the sessionmen blends compelling songwriting with impeccable acoustic Mississippi ship and wonderful storytelling… Not to be missed.” ·      Lara Pallis, Subterranea, London, UK   “Impressive musicianship so clean, so solid and full of life and energy, I love ‘em.” ·      Barbara Cloyd, host the bluebird Café, Nashville   “Terrific songwriting…killer performers. Thomas has a knack for the perfect story to set up each song…a standing ovation well deserved.” ·      Hugh Smythe, The Lighthouse Café, Los Angeles   “Wow, Twilight is an absolutely gorgeous song and video” ·      Vanessa Vander Valk, Host, CBC Shift   “Robert’s songs always move me. If Stuart Maclean’s stories were set to music, this is what they would sound like.” ·      Peter Gzowski, Host, CBC Morningside   “Robert Thomas and the sessionmen are pretty wicked!” ·      Bill Roach, Host, CBC East Coast Music Hour   “John Prine meets Harry Chapin, meets Stan Rogers. Wow! A special evening” ·      Jorgen Guate, Pur, Berchtesgaden, Germany